From a style perspective, shades finish off your winter look, add mystery and act as efficient shields – when people are cranky due to the weather, or when you’re tired, have a cold or just don’t want to be too accessible.

However, stay away from bright, summery frames. Keep them neutral or in classic tortoiseshell to avoid looking like a douche.

6. Try An Alternative Outer Layer

This is the boldest piece of advice in this guide, and should only be followed if you feel 100 percent sure of what you’re doing: skip your coat and go for an on-trend blanket, poncho or cape-like piece that will bring attention to you. Big time.

Can you handle it?

7. Skilfully Embrace Your Sloppy Staples

There’s a worldwide fashion movement (Normcore, if you feel like digging deeper) which, to put into one sentence, is encouraging people to ‘dress real’ by utilizing ‘unfashionable’ items. Call it 21st century grunge if you like.

This means pieces such as sweatpants, hoodies/sweatshirts, light wash ‘dad’ jeans, old t-shirts and other very casual items (Birkenstocks being the ultimate symbol of this movement) are more than welcome in your autumn attire.

However, don’t take this trend too literally. You’ll be better off incorporating a few select garments into your look, offsetting them with more considered, refined pieces.

8. Look At Misunderstood Materials With Different Eyes

Another trickled-down aspect of Normcore: it has become acceptable to finish off your smartest looks with synthetic fleece, acrylic wool and other man-made materials, all for the sake of combating the snobbery of quality (and high price tags).

Good news, since it means you won’t have to spend as much to refresh your cold-weather wardrobe this year. On the other hand, staying true to quality staples (even if they’re very low key) should be a non-negotiable habit. Start slow, maybe with a fleece polo neck worn with your tailored trousers.